forward momentum

collocation in English

meaningsofforwardandmomentum

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forward
adjective
uk
/ˈfɔː.wəd/us
/ˈfɔːr.wɚd/
towards the direction that is in front ...
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momentum
noun[U]
uk
/məˈmen.təm/us
/məˈmen.t̬əm/
physicsspecialized
the force that keeps an ...
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(Definition offorwardandmomentumfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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His speeches are sequences of confined, obsessively repeated intervals or patterns that lack anyforwardmomentum.
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Thisforwardmomentumbuilds steadily and provides only provisional climaxes, representing the growing roar of the story behind the lyrics.
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The amplitude offorwardmomentumis a condition on the trajectory, dividing a continuous range into discrete regions by physics.
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Eternal vigilance and constant visibility are required to maintainforwardmomentum.
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Forwardmomentumis a continuous variable that is naturally divided into three distinct segments by the destinations of trajectories.
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Lisbon is a jocular piece, encompassing varied sources, but with breathtakingforwardmomentum.
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When the voices disappear from the song, the instruments answer these questions with an assertion offorwardmomentumthat insists that the listener and the song go on.
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The question is: what role should we play in thatforwardmomentum?
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By itself, however, that will not be sufficient to restore theforwardmomentumof the peace process.
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It is important that we maintainforwardmomentumin order to keep our competitiveness in global markets.
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Forwardmomentumis manifested in the walking approach of the bowler prior to the throw.
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The bowling ball speed is affected primarily by three factors: gravitational forces,forwardmomentum, and downswing acceleration.
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This greatly limits the amount offorwardmomentumthat can be transferred to the ball by the racket.
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As aerodynamic drag gradually overcomes thisforwardmomentumand, simultaneously, gravity attracts the skydiver downward, the relative wind alters proportionally into an upward (vertical) direction.
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If, due to a hunter'sforwardmomentum, the hunter tags the player "while the glasses are active", that capture is nullified.
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The forward pitching aircraft rapidly lostforwardmomentumand lift with its wings cutting the airflow perpendicular to proper lift orientation.
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A non-flammable gas is used for lift, and a single gas-powered engine providesforwardmomentum.
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The user then rolls backwards using theforwardmomentumof the opponent to propel them forward.
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Such a force is simply incapable of arresting a running target'sforwardmomentum.
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